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Operated hire ensures your project is completed safely and efficiently. Strike free.
The most experienced & highly trained operators achieving all levels of project complexity, responsible for over 1 million hours of strike free excavation work
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Vac-Ex, operated by John Mee Construction Ltd, provides nationwide operated vacuum and suction excavation hire using a fleet of more than 50 specialist vacuum excavators and fully qualified CPCS operators.
Available 24/7, our operated hire service supports utilities, rail, highways, civil engineering and major infrastructure projects across the UK, helping clients safely expose buried services, reduce utility-strike risk and keep work moving.
As one of the UK’s pioneering and longest-established vacuum excavation contractors, Vac-Ex combines specialist machinery with experienced operators trained to work safely and efficiently in demanding environments. Our operators have completed more than one million strike-free operating hours, giving clients confidence that their project is in experienced hands.
Our operators are at the heart of the service. Each one completes a highly developed in-house training programme alongside the qualifications and sector-specific accreditations required for challenging projects, including airports, nuclear power, oil and gas, highways, rail and utilities.
From selecting the right machine to working alongside your site team, our operators provide a professional, collaborative service designed to complete each excavation safely, efficiently and to the agreed scope.
How it works
1. Consult
2. Recommend
Book in the right machine, the right equipment and the right operator for your job.
3. Hire
24/7 operated hire to complete the job on time, working closely with you and your team.
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Operated Machines
All our units are available to hire 24/7 with our highly qualified operators.
CPCS Ticketed Operated 32T 8 Wheel Vacuum Excavator
This is one of our most popular operated vacuum excavation unit. The hydraulic 'Mega Arm' and 32 tonne capacity makes it the leading machine on the market.
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CPCS Ticketed Operated T-Vac Midi Track
This is a compact yet powerful and versatile vacuum excavation unit. It is capable of handling even the hardest to reach excavation projects.
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What our pack includes
At Vac-Ex we believe in a fully transparent operation which is why before deployment all of our hired units come with a Pre-Hire Duty of Care Conformity Pack. This pack will be made available to all clients prior to our hired operated units attending the site and will include the following information.
Plant Operator Details
- Name
- HGV Licence
- Competency Certificates – CPCS
- Sector Specific Certificates;
- Nuclear Site Pass Holder
- NRSWA Streetworks
- Safety Critical Medical
- National Grid Person – Substation
- EUSR Shea Gas
- EUSR Water
Vehicle Details
- Registration
- MOT
- Road Tax
- Insurance Certificate
- Road Worthiness Inspection
- In-House Machine Audit
Company Certifications
- Waste Carriers Licence
- Company Liability Insurance
- FORS GOLD Certificate
- ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
- ISO 14001:2015 Certificate
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The Vac-Ex Difference
Expert Advice
Our sales and service team have decades of experience in vacuum excavation, being the original operators in the UK. Take advantage of this expertise with free advice when preparing for any job. Let’s get the project specified correctly, first time.
I don't just want a vacuum excavator, I want people to work with me to come up with the right way of doing the job. That's what Vac-Ex do.Project Manager - Utilities Company
Elite Operators
We select candidates and give them our highly developed in-house training programme, so they become the best accredited operators in the industry. Our operators will work in partnership with your team to get the job done safely and efficiently.
They will explain what they are doing, how long it will take and work with me rather than just longing out the process to fill the time. I know then it will be done properly.Construction Manager - Framework Contractor
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